BCI or BCC

[eddyhead]

as being new to snake world...could some one give me either a link or an explanation of the difference between BCI and BCC

are there any visual differencs or temperment defferences?

[Patrick Long]

BCI Boa constrictor imperator
BCC boa constrictor constrictor

Big differences in size, colors, sometimes attitudes

[eddyhead]

BCI Boa constrictor imperator
BCC boa constrictor constrictor

Big differences in size, colors, sometimes attitudes

ok..what are these differences?

[Patrick Long]

For instance, BCC Suriname Boa will get about this big

http://www.boa-constrictors.com/Bilder/BigBoa.jpg

BCI like your average petco Columbian will get about this big

http://members.aol.com/dnmaaa/1st/pict3.jpg


Also BCC tend to be a little more aggresive.


here is a good link

http://www.boa-constrictors.com/com/...imperator.html

http://www.boa-constrictors.com/com/...onstrictor.htm

[eddyhead]

ok so what i've leared...BCI stay a little smaller than BCC and you said BCC are more agrissive in comaparison...where are some good breeders online that i cold buy a BCI? and do breeders sell them differently?

[Patrick Long]

kingsnake.com posts them regularly. what do you mean "sell them differently?"

[Brimstone111888]

I see your in Columbus, OH. Neil Golli(breeder I bought my BCI from) is moving up to that area soon from down here in Florida. He is a great guy!

http://www.gollireptiles.com/

Thats his website. If you don't see any Boas up on the page send him an email and he will work with you. Good luck on your search.

[jjspirko]

For instance, BCC Suriname Boa will get about this big

http://www.boa-constrictors.com/Bilder/BigBoa.jpg

Pat,

Dude that snake is the BIGGEST know BCC in the UK. It is certainly not a representation of the average adult size of any BCC.

[Patrick Long]

Haha I know, I just wanted to show the size difference that can be acheived LOL

[JimiSnakes]

The other, and most important thing, to remember with BCC's is that they aren't as easy to care for as BCI. A BCC will get stressed from imperfect husbandry a lot faster then a BCI. I've heard many times of BCC getting stressed and dying from moves (different housed or such) and also from inadequate sized caging. They are not a first time boa owner snake, imo. I'd go with a BCI for your first time.